Guest EPCC Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Any takers 70 miles anywhere other than Largs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I will be heading around the Dunoon loop on Sunday, barring torrential rain/snow. McInroys point for the 9.30 crossing. I would welcome any company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Kenny are you not in Spain on Sunday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Looks like Kenny got in before me Billy. Also looks like Mallorca is off - sunny Argyll it is then. (Still not had my registration processed !) Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I think we have some agreement Dunoon loop. 0930 ferry. Where do we get the ferry is the only question And who else is up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted April 22, 2010 Administrators Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 McInroys point is at the far end of Gourock (red ferry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionnghal Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Could someone tell me the route for the Dunoon loop please. Cheers Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Fiona, Dunoon loop is typically gourock, dunoon, strachur via Lock Eck, Rest and Be Thankful, Arrochar, Loch Lomond, Erskine Bridge. Or the whole thing in reverse. About 90 miles or so KennyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Was thinking of Dunoon, Loch Striven, Glendaruel. Otter Ferry, Tignabruaich cafe stop and back to ferry. This loop is just over 60 miles and about 4000ft climbing. If that's not enough you can ride to the ferry and go back over the clune ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Won't make it out on Sunday as I am loaded with the cold. Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think I am a victim of identity theft . My email inbox gets filled with topic notifications..... The real Simon Simpson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'll be out for this. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Should be there too. Anybody riding down to the ferry? No Saturday ride for me this week. Have to work Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon simpson Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am Spatacus and so is my wife ! Got your tyre levers so called Mr Simpson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'll be riding down to the ferry. Leaving at 08:30. Pick you up at your house Colin. I'm going out for a run on Saturday if anyone wants to join me. Route negotiable. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 23, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think I should make it too. Colin I was thinking about taking the car down but I could ride down from Langbank, if you want to meet up? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 23, 2010 Members Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm going out for a run on Saturday if anyone wants to join me. Route negotiable. Frank I'd like some steady miles tomorrow, Frank. If that's compatible with what you've got in mind, I could meet you at the clubrooms at half-nine (or at Bishopton or the north side of the bridge or anywhere else you care to name.) Let me know, please. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Frank Colin Will try and meet you somwhere which way are you going through to the ferry and how much does it cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Guys, if Frank is going to be at mine for 0830 then we will be at end of Gtown Rd for 0835 so will get Billy there. Should make Langbank for 0845 to pick up Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Guys, if Frank is going to be at mine for 0830 then we will be at end of Gtown Rd for 0835 so will get Billy there. Should make Langbank for 0845 to pick up Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Colin i take it you are talking about inchinan end of the road, have to pick my daughter up at 130 in stirling, so if i am not there dont wait and i will catch you at the Ferry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 24, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Guys Not sure which way you are coming so if you come into Langbank along Main Road, I'll get you at the entrance to Station Road (first Left) and we can carry on out the other end of the village. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Left from my house at 0830 and decided to head towards Houston to intercept Frank in an effort to stay warm. No sign of Frank and on passing his house all looked quiet . Pushed on to get to the end of the Georgetown as quickly as possible where there was no sign of Billy Headed onto Langbank and got to Station Road for 0910 where as expected there was no sign of Tom (I presumed he either looked at the weather and decided against it or given that I was nearly half an hour late he had already left for Gourock). I was never going to make the 0930 ferry so decided instead for a tour of our Flandrian like backroads (who needs cobbles when you can see the potholes from the moon ). Had a wee habble (if such a thing is possible on your own) from Langbank back to Houston. Needless to say I won all the sprints and came away as king of the mountains (first and last time probably ) Apologies to anybody who had waited around for me to appear. Hope you all ventured out and that I just missed you. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted April 25, 2010 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Colin I went back and forth along Main Road until 9:05am when I saw 3 guys go by on the dual carriageway. I raced after them and caught them at Findlaystone. After having tagged along for another 500m I managed to get enough air into my lungs to speak to them. They are from Bishopton, one of them being the guy who organises the Millport day at the end of May I did about 55km with them and then another 35 on my own. Now back home and even washed the bike!! I think the hills would have been even more miserable today than where we went so no great loss. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Apologies to all but I slept in! I blame a combination of Saturday's ride with Richard and too much vino in the evening! Colin, can you send me text to confirm your number? I sent you one this morning but sounds like you never got it. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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